A study conducted by researchers at Exeter University in the UK has shown that music helps older adults maintain memory and problem solving skills.
Music is Good for You!
The Joys of Being a Lifelong Learner
MacPhail Music for Life™ faculty, Andrea Leap, spoke with MPR host Chris Farrell, U of M psychologist /MN state president of AARP, Dr. Kate Schaefers, about trying new things in the second half of life and the importance of music to help enrich our lives as we age.
Giving Voice Founding Artistic Director Jeanie Brindley Barnett featured in Star of the North: “Sing for Life! Music for Life!”
Congratulations to MacPhail Music for Life™ Co-Founder & Senior Teaching Artist, and Giving Voice Founding Artistic Director, Jeanie Brindley-Barnett for her feature in Star of the North. “…Everyone can sing …
Suzuki Chamber Cello
Performs Gabriel de Souza Alencar’s Quarteto de Cellos #4 The Chamber Cello Group from the MacPhail Center for Music Suzuki Program performs Gabriel de Souza Alencar’s Quarteto de Cellos #4.
Lunar New Year Celebration at MNYO
with Chi-Chi Bestmann Conductor & violist, Chi-Chi Bestmann brought her Erhu (The Chinese violin, which she learned while growing up in Taiwan) to share with her orchestra members. They read …
Celebrate Ukulele Day
with Patsy O’Brien It’s World Play Your Ukulele Day. We asked MacPhail Music for Life ™ (MMFL) teaching artist, Patrick “Patsy” O’Brien, why he loves the ukulele. He has only …
How to Strengthen the Adult Voice
When vocal teaching artist Jerry Rubino works with older singers in MacPhail’s Voices of Experience choir, he’s noticed that many times singers new to the group don’t know what part …